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Strange software prob..plz help

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Terahertz Original post #1
Sep 6, 2005 at 8:08 PM
This is a strange kind of problem which i have never heard of before. The softwares i have installed get uninstalled automatically if i dont use them for a long time. I have got windows xp. The games which come with windows also get deleted if i dont use them for a long time. I dont understand this. can u guys help me. bye
rajat22
rajat22 #2
Sep 6, 2005 at 11:23 PM
No, that is not possible, not even by any known virus. Please double check for what is happening.
john_the_ultimate
Sep 6, 2005 at 11:56 PM
yeah make double check buddy...................
expertno.1
Sep 7, 2005 at 6:47 AM
This is a strange kind of problem which i have never heard of before. The softwares i have installed get uninstalled automatically if i dont use them for a long time. I have got windows xp. The games which come with windows also get deleted if i dont use them for a long time. I dont understand this. can u guys help me. bye
have u used any tweakin softie?

if not then plz check ur question again
S
Sep 7, 2005 at 8:45 AM
How can this happen yaar???? Check whether someone else in your home is using your computer??
T
Sep 7, 2005 at 12:17 PM
the question is correct and so is the strange problem. i have been experiencing this from the last few days. i think it is some sort of virus. the games like solitaire and also get deleted.
Do u think formatting and reinstalling windows again will help???
S
Sep 7, 2005 at 3:37 PM
@Terahertz

May be you can try that....

Post your Hijack this log file here....
expertno.1
Sep 7, 2005 at 3:41 PM
Do u think formatting and reinstalling windows again will help???

the last option...if u fell easy then do it
ashu888ashu888
Sep 7, 2005 at 10:45 PM
Please scan ur system thoroughly by a trusted and reliable Antivirus software in normal as well as safe mode..if the problem still persists then Format ur HDD and make a fresh install of ur OS....(please backup ur data b4 formatting ur HDD)

cheers n e-peace.....
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Terahertz #10
Sep 9, 2005 at 12:51 PM
Ok i have scanned the whole system but i didnt find any thing suspicious. now i have formatted the hdd and reinstalled windows. so far so good. i have not experienced any problems till now. Lets see... what happens later.
thanx anyway for ur replies everyone..
bye
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vswizard #11
Sep 9, 2005 at 1:14 PM
I guess.. thou not sure.. but windows is autohiding ur icons.. i hope thats not the issue ? and u were taking it as for deleted.